Amanda Deveney, a rising junior at St. Francis College, is excited about the upcoming fall semester, not just because she’ll be starting a new school year but also because she’ll be doing it in brand-new surroundings.
Diocesan News
Sister Angela Gannon Shows No Sign of Slowing Down Soon
At age 83, Sister Angela Gannon, C.S.J., has the kind of schedule that would exhaust people decades younger. She’s the director of Sponsored Educational Ministries for the Sisters of St. Joseph, a position that entails meeting with leaders of schools the religious order sponsors like The Mary Louis Academy and Fontbonne Hall.
CCBQ Mobilizes to Help Migrants Bused In By Texas Governor
Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens has mobilized to help asylum seekers recently bussed to New York City from Texas. The staff hosted information sessions for about 200 people on Aug. 29 at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brooklyn Heights. The migrants received food boxes, toiletries, a hot lunch, and fellowship.
Father Capodanno’s Cause for Sainthood Slows Down, But Still Going
Members of the Father Capodanno Guild recently were startled by a recommendation from Theological Consultants for a “suspension” of the chaplain’s cause for sainthood. The consultants said more information is needed to support the new “offering of life” path to sainthood established in 2017 by Pope Francis.
People in Williamsburg Join Hands, Start a ‘Human Chain’ For Ukraine
The “human chain” in Williamsburg Sunday was the latest solidarity collaboration between Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, a Lithuanian parish, and Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church. The relationship began when Russian troops moved into the eastern European nation on Feb. 24.
St. Athanasius Hate-Crime Suspect Deemed Unfit for Trial
A federal judge on Friday declared a homeless man — who allegedly desecrated a crucifix at St. Athanasius Church in Bensonhurst and is accused of trying to light fire to a Brooklyn synagogue — mentally unfit to stand trial.
Franciscan Sister Focuses on Future And Keeping the Catholic Voice Alive
Sister Carol Woods, SFMA, has been a member of the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Assisi for more than 40 years. But rather than rest on any of her past accomplishments, she’s busy helping her religious community plan for the future.
27th Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic Re-do Goes Off Without a Bogey
After taking a mulligan due to inclement weather last month, the much-anticipated 27th Annual Bishop’s Golf Classic finally had its day at the North Hills Country Club.
‘All Things New’ Again After Hurricane’s Wrath Upon St. Mary’s of Winfield Parish
Grief turned to joy Monday, AUG. 22 when Bishop Robert Brennan joined St. Mary’s of Winfield Parish in the rededication of the lower church, which has been remade into a conference center. The celebration capped a year-long struggle to reverse the damage wrought by 10 feet of floodwater from Hurricane Ida.
Bishop’s Golf Classic Redo Tees Off Today to Support Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
After taking a mulligan due to inclement weather last month, the much-anticipated 27th Bishop’s Golf Classic is set to take place Monday, August 22, and is sure to be a round to remember.